Miami Sex Crime Defense Attorney

Rape, Child Pornography, Indecent Exposure, Sex with a Minor

Being charged with a sex crime is extremely stressful and embarrassing.
Even frivolous or minor sexual
assault allegations can negatively impact an individual's personal, social and
professional life. In this situation, it is vital that you get the help
of a skilled
Miami criminal defense lawyer. If you or someone you care about has been charged or arrested for allegations of
rape, sexual assault and
battery, child abuse, child molestation, date rape, prostitution, solicitation,
child pornography,
sex with a minor,
indecent exposure or other sex crime, an attorney at the firm may be able to help.

Besides the impact sex crimes allegations can have on a person's family
life, friends and career, a conviction can affect your entire future.
Even an accusation can cause those closest to you to suddenly look at
you differently. Attorney Tomas will treat you with the dignity and respect
that you deserve. Their firm understands what you are going through and
what you are facing.

Tiers & Classification of Sex Offenders

There are three levels or "tiers" of sex offenders. The type
of sex offense will dictate what tier of sex offender a person is classified
as. Different tiers require different lengths of sex offender registration.

Tier III- This is the most severe classification of sex offender. Those who fall
under this category must register as a sex offender for life. These individuals
must also verify their registration four times each year. Typically, a
sex offender can fall into this category if they were convicted of a violent
sexual act or a sexual act involving a young child.

Tier II- Sex offenders classified under Tier II usually have to register for 25
years. They must also verify their registration twice a year. Some examples
of sex offenses that could warrant Tier II registration include sex trafficking
of minors and sexual acts with children aged 12-15.

Tier I- This class of sex offender requires 15 years of registration with verification
every year. While this is the least severe category, crimes in Tier I
can be felonies or misdemeanors. Some crimes that could warrant Tier I
classification include sexual contact without permission and lewd public acts.

Florida Sex Offender Registration

Any Floridian convicted of a sex offense is required to register on the
Florida Sexual Offender and Predator Registry. These registries get their information from the Florida Department of
Corrections. According to
§ 943.0435 of the Florida Statutes, it is against the law to fail to register as a sex offender if you were
required to do so. All sex offenders must register- sex offenders meaning
anyone who was convicted of an offense categorized as sexual in nature.
Convicted sex offenders must comply with registry that corresponds to
their Tier (I, II or III).

Secure Dedicated Defense from a Miami Criminal Lawyer

Penalties for sex crimes vary depending on the individual's prior criminal
record, the severity of the crime and if any weapons or violence was involved.
Sex crimes involving violence or minors may be charged as felonies and
a conviction can result in several years of imprisonment, steep fines,
mandatory behavioral counseling, lengthy probation time and required listing
on the national sex offender registration. Registration on the sex offender
list can prove to be one of the most damaging consequences of a sex crime
conviction, as this list will be available to the public and can restrict
you from living in certain areas and holding certain jobs.

As you can see, the consequences of a sex crime charge and conviction can
ruin your entire future. That is why it is so important to hire a Miami
sex crimes lawyer that you can trust. Defense Attorney Tomas uses all
of his considerable skill and knowledge to aggressively defend his client
and get the best outcome possible for the situation.

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Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.